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May 21 forum to seek public input on new Valley Metro streetcar routes

Valley Metro and the City of Tempe continue to advance Tempe Streetcar, a 2.6-mile modern streetcar project, and will seek community input on two potential route alternatives this spring and summer. The Federal...

‘Rather than complain, let’s do something’

“Rather than complain about it, why don’t we just pull together?” It seemed an obvious solution to a recurring problem. The idea from Chandler City Councilmember Kevin Hartke is providing a successful stepping...

Kyrene Board continues review of budget strategies

A careful consumer weighs the options for the family’s food budget-- will it be hamburger or steak this week? In similar fashion, the Kyrene Governing Board continues to consider a list of budget...

Bringing the World Together, one Friendship at a Time

This summer, amid wishes of bon voyage from friends and family, 32 high school students will undertake some serious globe-hopping to promote good will and cultural understanding through the Tempe Sister Cities’...

Downtown Tempe eatery due to celebrate another anniversary

South Tempe residents Thom and Kathy Coker, owners of the popular T.C. Eggington’s restaurant in Mesa, will celebrate the second anniversary of their newest entrepreneurial venture, NCounter, later this year with a...

History museum a band hotspot

Museums usually don’t spring to mind as great places to hear new bands. Not so in Tempe. Tempe History Museum is emerging as one of area’s best places in town to hear interesting,...

24-year veteran is new chief of Tempe Fire Department

Veteran fire-service administrator Greg Ruiz has been named Tempe’s new fire chief by Interim City Manager Andrew Ching. Ruiz served as interim chief following the retirement of Mark Simmons in April 2012. With 24...

Chandler Regional Medical Center is 2013 ‘Hospital of the Year’

Arizona Business magazine has named Chandler Regional Medical Center its 2013 Hospital of the Year. The hospital was chosen from among hundreds of applicants based on its history, responsibilities, commitment to excellence...
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